Tag: ai

Computer, technology, writing

AI Said I’m Not For Everyone

littleshoeprincess

I’m BACK!
(Daylight Savings and the first day of November blogging in the same day? Too much excitement.)

Hot take: it’s ok to have a love/hate relationship with AI.

In the last year, AI has deemed my resume and skills not a fit for numerous (and I mean, numerous) jobs; has created an abundance of creative flyers and ads for businesses that literally burn my corneas; and has ruined my love of – and perfectly executed use of– the em dash.

I had a job interview conducted by AI, and was constantly cut off mid-sentence by the robotic voice repeating everything I had said back to me before going on to ask me the next question.

I was completing a case study for another job opportunity, and was asked to disclose if and how I used AI to answer the questions.

And every piece of content I review for my clients that’s written by their marketing agencies, I have to rewrite so it sounds human.

And now, AI has an opinion on me and my blog.

I did a quick Google of my blog for funsies. This is what came up:

Can we analyze this for a hot second?

  • Humorous, honest, and vulnerable. Agree.
  • 800 blog posts! This is true, I found them at the end of last year.
  • Capturing her life as a DINK! This one made me laugh.
  • “She is currently compiling these past posts into a narrative for a future novel.” Even AI is pressuring me to write my novel.
  • “Pack of dogs” hahahaha
  • “The posts feature situational comedy about her family, like her husband doing unnecessary yard work right before hosting Thanksgiving.” THIS IS GOLD. See that, Mr. KK? Even AI knows you blow leaves!
  • Mid-life markers. Oh, AI, if you only knew.

So of course I asked AI if it was a good blog.

Hey, I’m bingeable! And clutter-free!

(Also, AI is really hammering it home that Mr. KK obsessively mows the lawn right before a holiday.)

Look at all this nice things that AI is saying about me. I’m raw and authentic! AI thinks I’m funny! Reading my writing feels like reading an email from an old friend. Aw, AI, I’m blushing!

And then, AI gets real.

Hold on a minute, AI.

I have plenty of recipes in my blog! Cocktails! Stuffed artichokes!

And you want life hacks? How about how to eat out with a toddler?

Also, “If you miss the early 2010s era of blogging…” Ouch.

So it seems if you prefer curated and educational content, you should move along, I’m not the blog for you.

However, if you’re interested in reading about how life is sometimes messy, how middle school is a transformer machine, ridiculous job hunting stories, and my intimate POV on our broken healthcare system, follow along all month long!

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Gifts, Life, Mr. KK

I am the Octopus

littleshoeprincess

We’ve all been there: you’re mindlessly scrolling on Instagram and your finger slips, accidentally clicking on a sponsored post of a dog dressed up as a newscaster, and all of a sudden your entire feed is filled with talking dogs. Or kids who swear. Or the clogs that will haunt you until you buy them. Or whatever plagues your feed.

For me, it was a ring. A gold ring that looked like an octopus. Except I didn’t click on it by accident, I clicked on it purposefully.

I’m not a big jewelry wearer. I have a ‘kk’ necklace that I’ll wear. And my wedding rings. But that’s about it. No earrings. Nothing extra.

But there was something about this ring. I couldn’t stop thinking about it. And then – because I clicked (or thought about it?) – it was everywhere in my socialsphere.

image from atolea.com

I showed it to Mr. KK one day casually. Like, ‘you know me, I’m not a jewelry girl, but this ring is pretty cool’. And then life went on, as it does.

In August, Mr. KK and I celebrated our 20-year wedding anniversary. I’m using the term “celebrated” loosely, because while the three of us had a nice dinner out on the actual day, we didn’t really do it up big. In the past, we likely would have gone away somewhere. But, because 2025 was such a bitch, our anniversary came and went quietly.

A few days after our anniversary, Mr. KK handed me a box. And inside was the octopus ring! (Mr. KK is always paying attention and listening! Even after 20 years!)

I love the ring! And not only is it a cool design, what it represents is so meaningful to me. My friend ChatGPT had this to say:

The significance of the octopus lies in its remarkable intelligence, adaptability, and regenerative abilities, which symbolize a range of concepts including versatility, creativity, resilience, and transformation….in contemporary culture, they represent problem-solving and innovation.

But that’s not all!

Octopus Symbolic Meaning

Intelligence and Creativity:

As one of the most intelligent invertebrates, the octopus represents problem-solving, creative thinking, and innovation.

Adaptability and Versatility:

Its ability to change its color, shape, and texture, along with its fluid movement, makes it a symbol of adaptability and the capacity to navigate complex situations.

Resilience and Regeneration:

The octopus’s power to regrow lost limbs symbolizes renewal, healing, growth, and the ability to overcome adversity.

Multitasking:

The eight limbs of the octopus are often seen as a representation of the human ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities.

This is me! Maybe I loved this ring subconsciously because of what it represents.

I am the Octopus!